This Triple Chocolate Wacky Cake with Chocolate-Stuffed Raspberries is perfect for chocolate-lovers and those with food allergies alike. An easy to make, fudgy chocolate chip cake slathered with a chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate-stuffed raspberries. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and free of the top 8 food allergens (but you’d never guess that when taking a bite!)
This allergy-friendly post is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods. All opinions are my own.
Valentine’s Day is on the way and what says ‘love’ more than chocolate, right? The more the better too. Did you know eating chocolate encourages the brain to produce endorphins, the chemicals that make people feel good? It’s true. Just one more reason to love chocolate!
When my friends at Enjoy Life Foods asked me to create an ‘ooey, gooey decadent dessert for Valentine’s Day’ featuring their baking chocolate, I was totally game. I love that Enjoy Life Foods makes a variety of foods excluding the top 8 food allergens so everyone can eat them.
As I began to think of delicious chocolatey things to make I kept running into barriers. It was a recipe that really needed eggs. Or dairy. Or nuts. That’s when my Grandmother’s recipe box came to the rescue. A little bit of tinkering with a popular vintage cake recipe and it’s Triple Chocolate Wacky Cake with Chocolate-Stuffed Raspberries for the win!
If you are not familiar with Wacky Cake it was created during the Depression when eggs, milk and butter weren’t readily available. A chemical reaction between the cake ingredients (which includes vinegar but you cannot taste the vinegar) allows the cake to rise without the usual cake ingredients which became unavailable due to World War II.
I’ve read many tales about why the cake is called ‘wacky’. Maybe it’s the chemical reaction which you can hear when stirring the ingredients. I’ve also read it was developed by WAC’s (a female branch of the U.S. Army). But whatever the reason it is a fun and delicious fudgy, chocolate cake ideal for those with food allergies along with anyone else who loves luscious chocolate cake!
When making the cake, the dry ingredients are mixed together and three divots are made in the floury mix. The oil is poured into one, vanilla into another and vinegar in the third. When the liquid (usually water but I mixed prepared coffee and water as the coffee cannot be tasted BUT is deepens the flavor of the chocolate) is poured over the top and then it’s all mixed together.
Does this make a difference? Yes, in my findings it does. I had one mistake when the divot for the oil was not large enough and seeped out and I found the batter that round was much thinner; go figure.
I also have found Wacky Cake bakes very well at altitude. Baking gluten-free at 5,500 feet can be nightmarish and this cake comes out perfect every time.
This Valentine’s version includes Enjoy Life Foods mini semi-sweet chocolate chips in the chocolate cake, along with a chocolate ganache (made with Enjoy Life Foods mini semi-sweet baking chips and rice milk) AND raspberries stuffed with Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels.
Now let’s talk about these chocolate stuffed raspberries! If you want a quick fun treat, these are what you’ll want. They take mere minutes to construct and the flavor combo is beyond delicious. A fun treat for kid’s lunchboxes, for a light dessert or for decorating other things like this Triple Chocolate Wacky Cake with Chocolate-Stuffed Raspberries! They really add the finishing touch on the cake making it perfect for the ones you love this Valentine’s day!
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Ahhh! I need this in my life immediately! You had me at triple chocolate, but you sealed the deal with the berries. Om nom nom.
Pam says
I agree, I am always ready for anything triple chocolate! This sounds so good!
Catherine Sargent says
This looks so yummy and I like that it is gluten free. Chocolate and raspberries are one of my favorite combos..
Jeni Hawkins says
OMG chocolate stuffed raspberries!? This is awesome and something I might just have to make for Valentine’s Day this year! Thanks!
Connie says
Oh my goodness. You had me at chocolate-stuffed raspberries. This looks delicious.
Pam says
This post is so timely. Someone was just telling me about wacky cake the other day! I really need to make it.
Toni Dash says
It’s my new favorite Pam. With your daughter being gluten-free I think you’ll love it too. We battle with gluten-free baking at our altitude (5,500) and this cake comes out perfect every time.
Reesa Lewandowski says
I cannot get over how amazing this looks! We love Enjoy LIfe morsels! You’d never know they were allergy friendly!
Toni Dash says
I completely agree with you Reesa! They’ve done a great job developing a product line everyone can eat and feel ‘normal’ about too.
Marcie W. says
You can never go wrong with a decadent chocolate cake! Love the wacky factor involved with this recipe and those raspberries look to die for as well.
Kelly says
I am a raspberry lover so this is something I have got to try. I love the idea of them being chocolate filled, delicious!
Liz Mays says
Oh how fun is this! The chocolate stuffed raspberries are so cool. I’m definitely interested in trying out “wacky cake.”
Olivia S Douglass says
Chocolate and raspberries are two of my favorite things! This is such a perfect cake for Valentine’s Day!
Claudia Krusch says
This recipe looks so delicious. I will have to make some chocolate stuffed raspberries to put on my ice cream. I can not wait to try this cake.
gingermommyrants says
This looks like triple chocolate heaven. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this for dessert this week.
Toni Dash says
You won’t be sorry!
Ann Bacciaglia says
My Mom is going to love this cake for her Birthday. I am so excited to make it. I am always looking for new recipes to try.
Toni Dash says
I can’t imagine she won’t love it Ann! It’s been a hit here!
Amy Desrosiers says
Wow, this is such a stunning cake. Seriously, almost too pretty to cut into!!
Janell Poulette says
My mouth is watering! This looks super yummy and i love that its so allergy friendly. I was surprised to see that there was coffee in the recipe, thats got to add some really good flavor.
Toni Dash says
Coffee is great to add to chocolate desserts to deepen the chocolate flavor. You don’t actually taste the coffee!
Kathy says
This cake looks amazing. I love that you made it allergy friendly too. My youngest use to be allergic to many foods, but luckily she grew out of them. I always watch out with kids though cuz you never know if they will have allergies or not.
Autumn Reo says
Just what the DR. ordered for the chocolate fix. YUM.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I am making those chocolate stuffed raspberries. I am not sure about the triple chocolate cake though. I am not good at baking and I am afraid it would turn out to be a major fail. Anyway, your recipe for the cake will be put into good use, as my sister will be more than willing to bake it for me. 🙂
Toni Dash says
It sounds like a ‘Sisters helping Sisters’ baking session is in order! I feel sure this cake would get you over your fear Annemarie! It’s a sturdy method having stood the test of time since it’s been around since the Depression. I know you can do it!! And if it’s still too scary, stuffing the chocolate chips into raspberries will be a delicious reward on their own.
Rosey says
That’s a good trick to deepen the flavors. This is an absolutely gorgeous cake!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks like a delicious Valentine’s Day treat idea.
I also like its appearance.
Tara says
This cake looks absolutely sinful. I never thought of stuffing raspberries with chocolate. Those would be a treat all on their own.
Toni Dash says
They really are. I thought of it just as an added surprise for the top but once I tried a few I also thought they’d be perfect on their own!
Melissa says
this cake is like the gift that keeps on giving! just gorgeous and I love that it is allergy friendly too- can’t wait to surprise my daughter with it!
Jeanine says
This looks yummy. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. We are doing a dinner at home and a movie, after kids go to bed so I should make this for dessert. I’m sure my hubby would love it!
Brianne says
This seriously looks divine. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Robin says
This looks ridiculously good! I wish I could just grab a slice right off the screen. It’s amazing that it is allergy free.
dawn says
woo this cake looks divine. wow. anyone would love this as a gift. i know i would
Liz says
This is one spectacular dessert! The chocolate stuffed raspberries are genius!!!
Veronica Solomon says
oh wow! That looks so yummy! The presentation of this cake is amazing
Cassie Tucker says
This cake looks absolutely divine! The fact that this is gluten free just makes it even better. I think I could eat one of these whole by myself.
Joyce Brewer says
This looks like such a wonderful treat. I wasn’t aware of how well chocolate and fruit or chocolate and wine go together – until my late 30s. I feel like I missed out.
Toni Dash says
Sounds like an opportunity to make up for lost time Joyce!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
What sweet decadence! This cake is a showstopper.
Brianne says
Wow this looks so yummy! I love that added touch to the raspberries!
Amanda Love says
This is so awesome! I’ve never done cake with vinegar before. It looks amazing! And I love that the toppings are fresh raspberries with chocolate inside. This is definitely a must try!
Monica says
Toni, you are brilliant! This looks fabulous! I’ve made Wacky Cakes before but never a chocolate one. My son has a friend that is gluten intolerant, this would be a good cake for all of us chocolate lovers. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Toni Dash says
Thank you Monica! I agree about this being ‘the cake for all’. It’s fun to make and really everyone loves it. No worries about who can safely eat what!